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Lime-infused skirt steak
Lime-infused skirt steak
May 14, 2012 – 2:39 pm | No Comment

Serves 4
4 -5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2-3 teaspoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 jalapeño, ribbed, seeded and diced (I used a tiny piece)
1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
In blender, combine lime juice, soy …

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Sinfully Stuffed Artichokes
April 22, 2012 – 4:04 pm | No Comment

4 large artichokes
1-2  lemons in half
2 1/4 cups plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 cup dry white wine.

Use a heavy, sharp knife to cut top 1 1/2 inches off an artichoke. Pull out pale inner leaves from center. At the bottom, where leaves were, is a furry bed, the choke. Use a spoon (a grapefruit spoon works wonderfully) to scoop out choke. Next, using kitchen shears or a pair of scissors, trim pointy ends from outer leaves of artichoke. As you work, rub lemon half over cut parts of artichoke. Repeat with remaining artichokes. Place into a deep pan large enough to hold four artichokes (like your large sauce pot).
Squeeze remaining lemon juice over top of artichokes.To prepare stuffing, in a large bowl combine, bread crumbs, Parmesan, chopped parsley and garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss and taste crumbs. Re-season if necessary.. Holding artichokes over stuffing bowl, stuff choke cavity and in between the leaves with bread crumb mixture. Stand stuffed artichokes upright in pan and generously drizzle olive oil over center of each artichoke.  Add water to just about 1/4 way up the artichokes. At this point you can throw in more peeled coves of garlic to flavor even more.  Add wine and more salt and pepper to water.

.Bring to a boil, reduce heat to  medium and cover pan. Cook artichokes 40-60 minutes, depending on size. They are done when tested with a knife right threw the heart and it slides right in. Be careful, the water can evaporate and the bottoms will burn. Add a bit more water if you need additional time until the hearts are tender.
April 5, 2012 – 6:24 pm | No Comment

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anginette Cookie

Recipe 4 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks butter
1 cup splenda minus 4 teaspoons
4 teaspoons sugar
6 eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla
2 teaspoons Anise 

 In bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In the …

Krescha
March 3, 2012 – 3:02 pm | No Comment
Krescha

A wonderful cheesy peppery bread served mostly as Easter but it is so good it may be favorite all year long!

1 cup warm milk
2 (1/4 oz each) packages active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 eggs
3/4 …

Pork and Provolone Meatballtini with Lemon Aioli (Sauce)
February 4, 2012 – 10:39 pm | No Comment
Pork and Provolone Meatballtini with Lemon Aioli (Sauce)

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3/4 cup grated provolone cheese
1 tablespoon cream
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
 2 tablespoon olive oil for frying

Combine all ingredients. …

Chocolate Truffle Cake
February 3, 2012 – 9:14 pm | No Comment
Chocolate Truffle Cake

As most of you know, Judy and I are confirmed chocoholics and Valentine’s day is a perfect excuse to indulge in this addictive little confection! Chocolate is such a prestigious luxury often called “food of the gods”.  Experts …

Pumpkin Oatmeal
January 16, 2012 – 12:32 am | No Comment
Pumpkin Oatmeal

Ingredients:
2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
3 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
sprinkle of nuts
1 tbsp raisins, dates or any fruit you like
Preparation:
Place oatmeal in a microwave-safe bowl and stir in milk. …

Slim & Trim with the TwiceBakedTwins                                               A New Year… A New Beginning!
January 4, 2012 – 10:02 pm | No Comment
Slim & Trim with the TwiceBakedTwins                                               A New Year… A New Beginning!

A Healthy Treat!
1 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup honey
Add 1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 cups puffed cereal of your choice (we prefer Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs)
1/2 to 3/4 cup your favorite protein powder
1/4 cup white chocolate …

Our Dad’s Favorite Whiskey Cake
December 23, 2011 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Our Dad’s Favorite Whiskey Cake

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
Sauce:
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup whiskey
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F …

Filet Mignon with Silky Bernaise Sauce
December 23, 2011 – 10:11 pm | No Comment
Filet Mignon with Silky Bernaise Sauce

 
 
 
 
 
 

This wonderfully silky sauce is truly a family favorite. Have all the ingredients measured and ready to go. Its a bit of work but worth every drop. We even use it on our eggs Christmas morning!

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